Onboard Pastry Chef — Craft Desserts at Sea

American Cruise Lines; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Travel and room and board provided

Uniforms and training

Job summary

American Cruise Lines seeks a Pastry Chef for the 2026 season aboard our vessels. You will create desserts, pastries, breads and confections, following a daily menu matrix and presenting with strong aesthetics.

Live-aboard life offers comfortable quarters and a dynamic culinary environment. Candidates should have 3–5 years of pastry experience and an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or pastry & baking. This is a full-time exempt role with competitive daily pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Problem solving, organization, and self-motivation required.
• Basic understanding of professional baking and pastries and food & beverage knowledge.
• TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee desserts, bread, pastries and cookies for vessel daily.
• Prepare items per procedures, recipes, portions and presentation standards.
• Set up and break down station according to FDA standards.
• Taste products to assess quality and notify chef of shortages or issues.
• Maintain counts and schedule production of baked goods.
• Keep inventory of fresh baked goods and proper equipment use.
• Maintain professional appearance and ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Problem solving

Organization skills

Self-motivation

Baking knowledge

Food & beverage knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or pastry & baking

Job description

American Cruise Lines seeks a Pastry Chef for the 2026 season aboard our vessels. You will create desserts, pastries, breads and confections, following a daily menu matrix and presenting with strong aesthetics.

Live-aboard life offers comfortable quarters and a dynamic culinary environment. Candidates should have 3–5 years of pastry experience and an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or pastry & baking. This is a full-time exempt role with competitive daily pay and benefits.